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This is a painful, burning rash characterized by blisters on one side of the body. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your shingle symptoms and determine the best course of treatment
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
Your health care provider may prescribe a medicine that fights the virus, called an antiviral drug. This drug helps reduce pain, prevent complications, and shorten the course of the disease.
The medicines should be started within 72 hours of when you first feel pain or burning. It is best to start taking them before the blisters appear. The medicines are usually given in pill form. Some people may need to receive the medicine through a vein (by IV). Strong anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids, such as prednisone, may be used to reduce swelling and pain. These medicines do not work in all patients. Other medicines may include:
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This is a childhood viral infection (varicella-zoster) that is characterized by itchy, fluid-filled blisters (pox) that crust over after bursting.
This is a vaccine that protects against the development of shingles, a painful rash, and the nerve pain that can develop after the rash goes away.
